Aspilia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.[1][2][3] Some authors have merged this genus with Wedelia, but others maintain that more study is required.[4] Aspilia is native to Africa, Madagascar, and Latin America.[5]
Historically, Aspilia africana was used in Mbaise and most Igbo speaking parts of Nigeria to prevent conception, suggesting potential contraceptive and anti-fertility properties.[6] Leaf extract and fractions of A. africana effectively arrested bleeding from fresh wounds, inhibited microbial growth of known wound contaminants and accelerated wound healing process.[7] Aspilia is thought to be used as herbal medicine by some chimpanzees.[8][9][10]